DailyTimeCapsule brief
January 4, 1931
The story of January 4, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On January 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PRICE LINE REVISION A RETAIL PROBLEM; Stores to Complete Changes That Have Been Hurried in Recent Months. MUST GUARD PROFITS No Advantage From Price Lines If They Suffer--Quality Levels Should Be Kept. Rapid Drop Affected Action. Intelligent Work Required." The archive note adds: Price readjustment discussed. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "DEPORTEE WINS STAY AS SHIP IS READY TO GO; Bulgarian Who Came Here in 1915 and Reared Family Saved by Last-Minute Writ." A third item noted: "To Head Chicago Board of Trade." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
Key developments
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On January 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PRICE LINE REVISION A RETAIL PROBLEM; Stores to Complete Changes That Have Been Hurried in Recent Months. MUST GUARD PROFITS No Advantage From Price Lines If They Suffer--Quality Levels Should Be Kept. Rapid Drop Affected Action. Intelligent Work Required." The archive note adds: Price readjustment discussed. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DEPORTEE WINS STAY AS SHIP IS READY TO GO; Bulgarian Who Came Here in 1915 and Reared Family Saved by Last-Minute Writ." The archive note adds: G Bondeff, Bulgarian, wins stay as ship is ready to sail. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "To Head Chicago Board of Trade." The archive note adds: J C Murray slated for election as pres. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
